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The Crossing I

2014·Movie
2h 9min
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, big heart, no humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7
  • Violence7

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Romance7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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There was never a more dangerous time to fall in love.

At the end of the World War II and the middle of the Chinese Revolution, three couples from different backgrounds with different nationalities flee from China to the island of Taiwan.
Chinese RevolutionWorld War IIHistorical DramaMelancholyEpic ScaleRomancePolitical IntrigueFamily DynamicsTaiwan

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Is The Crossing I worth watching?

58
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Crossing I rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Crossing I?

2 h 9 min

The Crossing I runs 2 h 9 min.

Was The Crossing I a box office hit?

Budget$35 million
Box office$32 million

No. It cost about $35 million to make and earned $32 million worldwide, 93% of its budget.

What language is The Crossing I in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in China, Hong Kong SAR China, Taiwan.

In how many countries can I watch The Crossing I?

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What tropes does The Crossing I use?

Military MaverickSophisticated as HellRagtag Bunch of MisfitsAn Ass-Kicking ChristmasFour-Star BadassOne Bullet LeftWhere Are They NowFoilA Father to His MenI'm a Doctor, Not a PlaceholderRace Against the ClockCamping a Crapperand 39 more

TV Tropes lists 51 storytelling tropes for The Crossing I, including Military Maverick, Sophisticated as Hell, Ragtag Bunch of Misfits.